Annals of surgery
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The authors used a new surgical technique of near-total splenectomy (NTS) and report their experience. ⋯ This new technique of NTS is safe, effective, and can minimize the late sequelae of secondary splenectomy.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Effects of intravenous fluid restriction on postoperative complications: comparison of two perioperative fluid regimens.
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We sought to examine the effect of subspecialty training on operative mortality following lung resection. ⋯ Operative mortality with lung resection varies by surgeon specialty. Some, but not all, of this variation in operative mortality is attributable to hospital and surgeon volume.
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Review Historical Article
The history of hiatal hernia surgery: from Bowditch to laparoscopy.
This review addresses the historical evolution of hiatal hernia (HH) repair and reports in a chronological fashion the major milestones in HH surgery before the laparoscopic era. ⋯ Hiatal hernia surgery has evolved from anatomic repair to physiological restoration.